Network / System Administrator

OverviewOwn Your Future.Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Network/System Administrator to join our team.MTSI is hiring for multiple locations including: Peterson AFB, Kirtland AFB, Wright-Patterson AFB, Hanscom AFB, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Eglin AFB.Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.100% Employee Ownership: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company-wide town-hall meetings three times a year.Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year 10 holidays/yearFlexible schedules6% 401k match with immediate vestingSemi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement accountUp to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursementOther company funded benefits, like life and disability insuranceOptional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance planTrack Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.ResponsibilitiesMTSI is seeking a Network/System Administrator who will organize, install, and support government organization's computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze network models. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization's infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users' problems.Note, this position requires an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility and prior experience in special access programs (SAP).This position will support activities within Special Access Programs (SAPs) supporting Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, such as HQ Air Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and Military Compartments efforts. The position will provide "day-to-day" support for Collateral, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Special Access Program (SAP) activities.Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:Able to perform self-sustaining and work with little to no oversightLead IT ops team on day to day management and operations of Networks and implement capabilities vetted through Cybersecurity, ISSE and higher headquarters to maintain JSIG/RMF Authority to Operate and maintain Continuous Monitoring tools and processesManage COTS & GOTS products to collect, display and remediate a variety of automated system security and system operations/performance functions and metrics.Assist during security assessments of servers/network devices/security appliancesAssist during security assessments with regard to accuracy and efficiencyAssist with Creation of operational Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly O&M checklists); build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklistsManage and operate monitoring tools/capabilities with the enterprise security information and event management (SIEM) and create/tailor complex event alarms/rules and summary reportsExecute cybersecurity operations procedures for day to day network management, operations and maintenanceMonitor/analyze output of cybersecurity related tools for reportable security incidents and residual riskAssist in analyzing technical risk, upon request, of emerging cybersecurity tools and processesWork as part of a security incident response team as neededAssist ISSM/ISSO/ISSE with the Integration/Development new techniques to improve Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability for networks/systems operating at various classification levelsAdvanced technical competency in one or more of the following supported platforms: Microsoft Windows Server, Active Directory, Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, MS Hyper-V/VMWare/ESx/Xen Hypervisors, Enterprise networking/firewalls/intrusion detection/prevention systems, forensic analysis/vulnerability assessment, Group Policy management and configuration, Scripting, BMC Footprints, WSUS, Lumension, Bitlocker, SQL Server 2012, TomCat, IIS, Windows Server 2012r2/2016, Win 10, Red Hat 6.5, Microsoft OfficeToolkits, SEIMs, Logrhythm, ACAS/Nessus/SCAP, mandatory/role-based access control concepts (e.g. SE Linux extensions to RHEL, PitBull, AppArmor, and Sentris), video teleconferencing/VOIP, Oracle/MS SQL database security, and Apache/IIS Web server securityQualificationsRequired Education:Bachelor's degree in a related discipline; four (4) years' experience accepted in lieu of degree.Required Clearance:Current Top-Secret Clearance with SCI and SAP eligibilityEligibility for access to Special Access Program InformationWillingness to submit to a Counterintelligence polygraphRequired Skills:Minimum of 5 years relevant experienceThorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and as needed RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardwareExperience in effective communication and collaborating in a high performance team environment.Group Policy design and configurationWorking knowledge of CISCO network and switching and virtualization technologiesWorking knowledge of virtualization as it applies to users environments, operating systems, and network appliancesWorking knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologiesWorking knowledge communication security (COMSEC) policies and integrationWorking knowledge of Risk Management Framework, Common Criteria, and System Security Policy as they relate to assessments and authorizationWorking knowledge and current relevant experience with PL2, PL3, and PL4 network environments/systemsWorking knowledge of WSUS and/or YUM patch deployment methodologiesMust be familiar with DoD policy as it applies to implementing and executing system and network administrationWorking knowledge of Risk Management Framework and how to apply it to network/information system environmentsMust be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.Required Certifications:Must meet position and certification requirements outlined in DoD Directive 8570.01-M for Information Assurance Technician Level II within 6 months of the date of hireThe pay range for this position in Colorado is $70,000/year to $90,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site. J-18808-Ljbffr